Vocab: Secret of the Yellow Death / Yellow fever circles Brazil

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caseload

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the number of people needing/receiving help that is handled by a court or clinic.

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harmless

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not hurtful.

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snuff (as it is used in the text)

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to put an end to.

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megacity

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a very large city.

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transmission

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to cause or allow to spread.

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yellow fever

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a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, characterized by fever, chills, loss of appetite, and muscle pains.

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epidemic

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a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.

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vector

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an organism that transmits disease from one host to another.

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quarantine

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a period of isolation to prevent the spread of disease.

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immunity

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the ability of an organism to resist infection or disease.